Apple’s high-end Mac Studio with M3 Ultra Apple Silicon will download macOS Tahoe, but it won’t install, leaving users stuck on the older system version.
Apple’s Mac Studio – Image credit AppleInsider.com
Apple’s Mac Studio – Image credit AppleInsider.com
When Apple rolled out macOS Tahoe worldwide on September 15, 2025, most devices updated without a hitch. MacBooks, iPads, and even older Intel machines took the upgrade in stride.
The story has been very different for the Mac Studio with M3 Ultra. Owners of Apple’s $4,000 desktop powerhouse, inside Apple’s community forums, are finding that the update looks like it’s working until the very last minute.